Biden blasts Trump ‘vanity projects’, calling him a ‘loser’ at fundraising event
The former US president took aim at his successor’s projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.
Teyana Taylor’s tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awards
Taylor had an emotional reaction to being presented with the Icon of the Year award by Janet Jackson.
BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors
The survivors are hopeful the authorities will find them some form of temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds – for now they are dependant on
Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under general anesthesia could still process language at
Great ape laughter reveals how human vocal control evolved
A comparative study of laughter across humans and other great apes found that its regular rhythmic structure may date back around 15 million years. The
Simple bedside eye test may predict consciousness recovery after brain injury
A simple bedside eye test may help predict recovery of consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries, according to new research presented at the European
Scientists discover 70 existing drugs that block deadly hantavirus infections
Researchers screened over 5,000 compounds and successfully pinpointed 70 existing drugs, including unexpected beta-lactam antibiotics, that effectively suppress Puumala orthohantavirus infection in human cells. This
Trump threatens 100% tariffs over digital services taxes
The ink was barely dry. The EU had just signed a trade deal with Washington. A day later, Trump threatened to blow a hole in
Peec AI doubles its valuation betting GEO is the new SEO
For 20 years, marketing meant one thing: rank on Google. That deal is breaking. A Berlin startup has just doubled its valuation on a bet
‘Tit-for-tat US-Iran attacks appear to be over’
Former US Ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer says recent US-Iran military exchanges appear to have run their course.
Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?
Russian president claims Ukraine, which has ramped up attacks on Russia’s energy sector, proposed the limits.
‘Erased from history’: A century on from Canada’s anti-Greek riots
Historians and Greek community members say 1918 riots in Toronto reminiscent of anti-immigrant rhetoric, xenophobia now.
Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
Indian journalists condemn ‘denial’ of voting and passport rights of prominent editor
Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.